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Chapter 203 Uninvited
Dinner time.
This time, besides their own family, only Huo Yuanruo and Liu Feng came, and even the Li family's side branches were not invited. After all, it was just a small birthday, and the banquet had just been held, so it didn't matter if they didn't invite them.
Since there were only family members there, we separated into two tables, one for men and one for women.
But there were only three people at Li Mulan's table. Huo Yuanruo and the others looked at Li Cong and moved their chairs to sit at the table where Li Mulan and the others were. Li Cong just smiled and said nothing.
It's a rare thing, why bother with so many etiquette.
Seeing that his grandfather didn't say anything, Li Xi followed him.
Zhang Yi and Little Grasshopper also sat at the table. Although they were nominally Li Mulan's subordinates, Li Mulan treated them as family members, so naturally no one in the Li family had any objection.
Zhang Yi was not at the same table with Li Mulan and the others. After all, he was too old. He sat next to Zhang Kun. He could tell at a glance that Zhang Kun had changed his appearance. This familiar technique was probably done by his master. He was a steady man. He would have ignored it if his master hadn't said anything.
Zhang Kun had completely changed at this time. Zhang Shi didn't recognize him at first. It was only after he took the initiative to call her "sister" that Zhang Shi recognized him. This was good, at least they could have a meal together.
Li Cong and others also knew Zhang Kun's identity. The family was having a great time and the atmosphere was particularly good.
Suddenly a servant came running over and said, "Sir, the Regent is here."
Everyone was stunned and then looked at Li Mulan.
Li Mulan was very embarrassed. "Well, that...I didn't ask him to come."
Li Cong chuckled twice, "Why don't you invite Your Majesty in?"
Then he took everyone out to greet them. As soon as they walked out of the hall, Chu Chenfeng came in.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
"Greetings, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
"Greetings, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
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Chu Chenfeng glanced at Li Mulan and Huo Yuanruo standing in the crowd. They were very conspicuous. He smiled and said, "Stand up."
Huo Yuanruo curled his lips and said, "Such a big event, what are you showing off for?"
This kid is a rebellious person. He just stands when everyone else is kneeling.
As for Li Mulan, she has been influenced by modern culture for so many years, and she feels that kneeling is very... well, unacceptable.
"Little Master, do you think he came to give you a birthday present?"
"Where do you get all this nonsense?"
"Tsk, coming here uninvited, this guy is really powerful."
"Get out of here if you don't shut up."
"Okay, okay, since you made me a little cake, I'll say less."
Li Mulan was helpless. She couldn't do anything to him in public and felt a little aggrieved.
"Your Highness has arrived at the right time. If you don't mind, would you like to have a meal together?" Li Cong took one look at Xing Yi who was holding the brocade box in his hand and understood everything. This brat is quite capable.
Chu Chenfeng did not refuse, "It's my honor."
Li Cong led everyone to the main table. Given Chu Chenfeng's status, he naturally sat at the first seat.
Li Yi gritted his teeth and was really rude.
Li Xun was closest to Li Yi. He shook his head helplessly and patted his brother's shoulder. "Let's take a seat too."
The atmosphere, which was very comfortable just now, now becomes a little stiff.
Chu Chenfeng naturally felt it, and he tried to make his tone more friendly, "The emperor told me that today is Lan'er's birthday. I am not very qualified as a fiancé, and I just found out."
Xingyi was a man of good sense. He immediately walked up to Li Mulan and said, "Miss Li, this is the gift that the prince has just chosen for a long time. Please take a look and see if you like it."
Li Mulan's mouth twitched. Is it necessary to be so proactive?
But she couldn't help but respond when someone asked her, so she gave Chu Chenfeng a generous and decent smile.
"The prince picked it, so I like it."
Qingyu on the side immediately stood up and took it.
Xing Yi showed his big white teeth in a naive manner, "This is a rare treasure from the prince's private storehouse. Miss Li will definitely like it."
Li Mulan's eyelids twitched. This Xingyi looked quite normal before, why was he talking so much today?
Seeing that everyone was a little reserved, Li Cong said, "Then let's get started. There are no outsiders here."
Chu Chenfeng nodded and was the first to pick up his chopsticks. There was no other way. If he didn't pick up his chopsticks, the others wouldn't dare to do it either.
The main table was indeed too quiet, but Li Mulan's table, with Huo Yuanruo and others, seemed much more lively.
Huo Yuanruo drank one glass of wine after another, "Little Master, was this wine just given to you by Sixth Master?"
Li Mulan said disdainfully, "Drink less."
At the rate he drank, the new jars of wine she brought wouldn't be enough.
"Oh, it's okay. You don't have to worry about me. I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk."
Li Mulan was furious. Who cared about him? She was worried about her wine. She didn't drink much of the two jars last time. The whole thing went into this evildoer's stomach.
Liu Feng became interested after hearing this, "This is what Sixth Uncle gave me? Then I have to drink a few more cups."
All of Sixth Uncle’s things are good stuff.
Li Xi couldn't hold his liquor, so he drank one glass and his face turned red. No, he couldn't drink any more, because he had to go give his sister a gift.
Ye Tianyu’s alcohol tolerance was not very good, but he heard that the wine was good, so he drank one or two more glasses.
The little grasshopper was quite quiet at this moment, his eyes rolling around, looking at Li Mulan for a while, then looking at Chu Chenfeng at the main table. Hey, let alone, judging from their looks, the two of them are quite a match. In the future, he will not only have the Taifu Mansion as his backer, but also the Regent Palace. Hahaha, he, the little grasshopper, will be able to dominate the business world in the future, and he won't have to be afraid of anyone. Today is such a good day!
Seeing that they were almost done eating, Li Mulan gave Qingyu a wink and she left immediately.
Huo Yuanruo was sharp-eyed and patted Li Xi on the shoulder. "The birthday gift that Junior Master Uncle prepared for you is amazing. You will definitely like it later."
Li Xi, who was a little tipsy, suddenly perked up and asked, "Really?"
"Of course it's true. It's the only one of its kind in the world."
Although, the first one has been eaten by him, hehehe.
Soon, Qingyu came in with two maids.
Qingyu was holding a tray with small plates and spoons on it, and two maids behind her were carrying a large cake.
It was the first time for everyone to see a cake, and they were all attracted by its beautiful and unique appearance.
Li Cong smiled and said, "What is this? Did Lan'er prepare it?"
Li Mulan stood up slowly and said, "This is the birthday gift I prepared for Xi'er. It's a birthday cake."
Li Xi stood up impatiently, walked forward and stared at it, "This... is really beautiful, sister, are these all for me?"
Li Mulan smiled dotingly and said, "You can't eat it all by yourself. This birthday cake is more interesting and has a good meaning if everyone shares it."